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Joannas Castle is a medieval building located in the village of the same name, in Ardèche. Its origins date back to the 12th century, with major transformations in the 15th century. This monument illustrates the defensive and seigneurial architecture typical of the region, although its precise historical details remain partially documented.

Ranked among the historical monuments since 1985, the castle is now partly communal and private property. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments, by order of 17 December 1985, underlines its heritage importance. The protected elements include specific cadastral plots (C 568, 571, 572), reflecting its territorial anchoring and its past role in the local organization.

The location of the castle, at approximately 1 Esplanade du Château in Joannas, makes it a central point of the village. Although the sources do not specify its current use (visits, rental, accommodation), its status as a Historical Monument and its presence in the Mérimée base make it a cultural landmark for the commune and the department of Ardèche.

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